Accountability, Research, and Compliance Support

The Region 4 Accountability, Research, and Compliance Support (ARCS) team is dedicated to prioritizing student outcomes by providing comprehensive resources and support to school districts, campuses, and charter schools across the region, in alignment with TEA’s strategic initiatives. We offer expert guidance and professional learning opportunities focused on enhancing student success in a wide array of areas. Our team works collaboratively to empower districts to meet state and federal requirements while driving continuous improvement and student achievement. We support Accountability, Assessment, Career and Technical Education, College, Career, and Military Readiness, Gifted and Talented/Advanced Academics, Special Populations with High Mobility (including Homeless, Migrant, Foster Care, and Military-Connected Students), At Risk and State Compensatory Education, Counseling, Section 504, and State and Federal Programs. content update1

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Accountability

At Risk and State Compensatory Education

Career and Technical Education

College, Career, and Military Readiness

Counseling

Counseling and Guidance Support

Foster Care Supports

Gifted and Talented/Advanced Academics

McKinney -Vento Homeless Education Program (TEHCY)

Migrant Education

Results Driven Accountability

Section 504

State and Federal Programs

State Assessments

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Friday, September 5

Accountability Impact Summit 2025

Unlock Your District's Potential: The Accountability Impact Summit Join district and campus leaders at our upcoming summit designed to deepen your understanding of the accountability system and equip you with...

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Meet Your District Advancement Champions

Lisa Ratcliff

Education Specialist I

713-744-6832

lisa.ratcliff@esc4.net

Pri Desai

Education Specialist I

713-744-6517

pri.desai@esc4.net

Rachel Haller

Education Specialist I

713-744-6894

rachel.haller@esc4.net

Twiana Collier

Education Specialist I

713-744-6314

twiana.collier@esc4.net

Robert Reeves

Education Specialist, Senior

713-744-4410

robert.reeves@esc4.net

Danette Thornton

Education Specialist II

713-744-6578

danette.thornton@esc4.net

Dinorah Cortlnas Galvan

Education Specialist II

713-744-6531

dinorah.cortinasgalvan@esc4.net

Lashonda Evans

Education Specialist II

713-744-6380

lashonda.evans@esc4.net

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Leadership Network

Accountability

The Accountability Leadership Network is a committee of superintendent-appointed individuals. Members receive current national, state, and local information on all areas supporting the accountability system. The goal of the network is to identify trends and issues affecting districts, to give feedback on services provided by Region 4 ESC, and to network with other professionals. For more information or registration information, please contact Robert Reeves, robert.reeves@esc4.net.

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Advanced Academics

The Advanced Academics Leadership Network is a committee of superintendent-appointed individuals. Members receive current national, state, and local information on all areas supporting advanced academics. The goal of the network is to identify trends and issues affecting districts, to give feedback on services provided by Region 4 ESC, and to network with other professionals. For more information or registration information, please contact Pri Desai, pri.desai@esc4.net.

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Career and Technical Education

The Career and Technical Education (CTE) Leadership Network is a committee of superintendent-appointed individuals. Members receive current national, state, and local information on all areas supporting the CTE program. The goal of the network is to identify trends and issues affecting districts, to give feedback on services provided by Region 4 ESC, and to network with other professionals. For more information or registration information, please contact Pri Desai, pri.desai@esc4.net.

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College, Career, and Military Readiness

The College, Career, and Military Readiness (CCMR) Leadership Network is a committee of superintendent-appointed individuals. Members receive current national, state, and local information on all areas supporting CCMR. The goal of the network is to identify trends and issues affecting districts, to give feedback on services provided by Region 4 ESC, and to network with other professionals. For more information or registration information, please contact Pri Desai, pri.desai@esc4.net.

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District Testing Coordinator (DTC)

The District Testing Coordinator (DTC) Leadership Network is a committee of superintendent-appointed individuals. Members receive current state and local updates on all areas related to statewide assessments. The network’s goal is to identify trends and issues affecting districts, provide feedback on services offered by Region 4 ESC, and to network with other professionals. For more information or registration information, please contact Rachel Haller, rachel.haller@esc4.net.

Gifted and Talented Identification

The Gifted and Talented Identification (GT) Leadership Network is a committee of superintendent-appointed individuals. Members receive current national, state, and local information on all areas supporting the GT program. The goal of the network is to identify trends and issues affecting districts, to give feedback on services provided by Region 4 ESC, and to network with other professionals. For more information or registration information, please contact Pri Desai, pri.desai@esc4.net.

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Migrant Project/Migarant Non-Project

The Migrant Education Program (MEP) Leadership Network is a committee of superintendent-appointed individuals. Members receive current national, state, and local information on all areas supporting MEP. The goal of the network is to identify trends and issues affecting districts, to give feedback on services provided by Region 4 ESC, and to network with other professionals. For more information or registration information, please contact Monica Aguirre, monica.aguirre@esc4.net.

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McKinney-Vento/Foster Care

The McKinney-Vento/Foster Care Leadership Network is a committee of superintendent-appointed individuals. Members receive current national, state, and local information on all areas supporting the McKinney -Vento/Foster Care programs. The goal of the network is to identify trends and issues affecting districts, to give feedback on services provided by Region 4 ESC, and to network with other professionals. For more information or registration information, please contact Twiana Collier, twiana.collier@esc4.net.

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Section 504

The Section 504 Leadership Network is a committee of superintendent-appointed individuals. Members receive current national, state, and local information on all areas supporting the Section 504 program. The goal of the network is to identify trends and issues affecting districts, to give feedback on services provided by Region 4 ESC, and to network with other professionals. For more information or registration information, please contact Dinorah Cortinas Galvan, dinorah.cortinasgalvan@esc4.net.

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School Counselors Leadership

The Directors of Guidance Leadership Network is a committee of superintendent-appointed individuals. Members receive current national, state, and local information on all areas supporting counseling and guidance topics. The goal of the committee is to identify trends and issues affecting districts, to give feedback on services provided by Region 4 ESC, and to network with other professionals. For more information or registration information, please contact LaShonda Evans, lashonda.evans@esc4.net.

School Counselors Leadership-Upcoming Meeting

Title I School Support/Parental Involvement

The District Title I/Parental Engagement Leadership Network is a committee of superintendent-appointed individuals. Members receive current national, state, and local information on all supported areas. The goal of the committee is to identify trends and issues affecting districts, to give feedback on services provided by Region 4 ESC, and to network with other professionals. For more information or registration information, please contact Danette Thornton, danette.thornton@esc4.net.

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Accountability, Research, and Compliance Support

Key Service

Accountability

At Risk and State Compensatory Education

Career and Technical Education

College, Career, and Military Readiness

Counseling

Counseling and Guidance Support

Foster Care Supports

Gifted and Talented/Advanced Academics

McKinney -Vento Homeless Education Program (TEHCY)

Migrant Education

Results Driven Accountability

Section 504

State and Federal Programs

State Assessments

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Accountability Impact Summit - September 05, 2025

Campus Testing Coordinator Academy - October 21, 2025

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Meet Your District Advancement Champions

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Leadership Network

Accountability

Advanced Academics

Career and Technical Education

College, Career, and Military Readiness

District Testing Coordinator (DTC)

Gifted and Talented Identification

Migrant Project/Migarant Non-Project

McKinney-Vento/Foster Care

Section 504

School Counselors Leadership

Title I School Support/Parental Involvement

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